New Home for Dexter

Dexter has been with us since April. He has had some folks apply and come meet him, but no love connections. Last Saturday a family living nearby applied. I decided after the phone interview to drive Dexter over to meet them and to do a home visit. I left Dexter there. As I let myself out the front door he was giving kisses to his new owner on the couch. It feels like the perfect place for him. Some placements just really click and this is one of those.

I always suggest a two week trial it gives time for the dog to settle in and bond with the new family. Some dogs handle changes easily some don't. So a break-in period gives all involved a test drive of sorts with no hard feelings if it doesn't become a permanent home.

I wish Karen and family many loving years with Dexter! And thank you too, Karen, for the updates on his progress.

Always one more

It seems I often have a short list of dogs waiting to come here. I haven't been sharing this on my blog, but should. I can't take in every dog that I am contacted about. This is a part of doing rescue, making choices that involve the pack and humans here as well as the dog in need. There usually won't be any pictures so be patient with my rambling.

As of today waiting there is Jasmine, a six year old very overweight female, whose owner has died. The family took the dog to an older lady relative who just can't take on the responsibility of caring for a dog right now due to her own health issues. I've spoke with her a few times passing on phone numbers of others who might have room for the dog. I also contacted applicants I have on file that may be a fit for Jasmine. One such applicant did visit Jasmine saying she was very overweight, but a very nice friendly dog. Any takers?

A local shelter called yesterday wanting foster space for a young female aussie possibly BC mix already in its second new home because of minor behavior issues. Again I had to weigh the impact of one more canine here against if I say no the dog may be put to sleep. Luckily that wasn't the case. I passed hoping the other rescues I suggested would have room. Most have waiting lists, but will and often do make room for just one more.

Bringing a foster dog into your home can be an easy transition or be stressful for your other pets. Help/suggestions are a phone call or email away. There have been times when I've said yes to too many and have had to contact other shelters or rescue workers to help out by taking a dog off my hands.

How to beat the summer heat

Through the kindness of a local farmer we have access to this lovely river. It is really peaceful and quiet. If you look closely you can count all eight dogs.

The water is clear and clean about knee deep with some deeper spots.

Erin is definitely a water loving dog. She is constantly in the wading pool or the sprinkler at home. Then runs inside to shake all over us!



Next time we go we need take the lawn chairs. Maybe a cooler of cold beverage too.



I drove with five dogs in front of the pickup with me. It's a crowded short drive. Louis rode in the back holding the other three. We will all sleep well tonight!

Erin's Tail

Erin is growing up! Her tail has filled out and it is just more evidence of the wonderful little dog she is.





Rarely without a toy in her mouth she's one of the happiest dogs I've known.



You can see her lovely brown eyes as she wrestles with Dexter.



Don't you wish we could lay like this? It looks so relaxing for the hips. When she stops for the day, she's out like a light.

Dinner time

I don't know who that huge woman is feeding raw chicken backs to the pack of Border Collies. So concentrate on the dogs enjoying their meal. Contact me if you would like to know more about feeding raw meats to your dogs.



For canine dinner tonight each dog has their own chicken back, bones and all. They are great about not bothering the slower chewers. One of the most exciting things about feeding raw is introducing pups to the experience of crunching bones!



The sun is going down, what a great view of the big field east of our place. We have permission to run the dogs in the field after the grass seed is harvested. For the most part our acre is enough room to keep the pack happy.

Lucy's going to be a California Girl

A life in Northern California couldn't be too bad. Going on trail rides, hiking, hanging out on a small farm and having your own human to love what more could a velcro dog wish for? Thanks to Hillary for taking Lucy to live in paradise.
We met in Medford for the adoption. After a lovely visit and breakfast Lucy traveled south to Woodacre. She will be missed for sure.

To Roseburg they went

To update those interested Rowdy and Maggie went together to live with a nice lady in Roseburg. Apparently she drove all the way to meet Maggie and just couldn't leave Rowdy behind. I wish them all well.